The Application Process

Explore the many programs available to you. Check out the complete list of programs we offer and consider your long-term career and degree goals before making your choice. For information on career choices, check out our campus Career Resource Centre. Students applying for admission from high school will often begin their university studies in University 1 as a first step to their desired program.

The requirements for all of our programs are found in our Admissions Requirements section. If you are not sure if you meet these requirements, contact our office for advice. If you are an international student, make sure to also check the additional information on admission requirements, restrictions, and processes in our International Student section.

The terms and deadlines for all of our programs are listed in our online Application Guide. Your application and fee must be submitted online or postmarked by the deadline to be considered. Note that some programs will continue to accept in-person paper applications after the online application process is closed. If you miss the deadline for your preferred program, check with our office for alternate suggestions.

 

Applying online is easy. The online application is the quickest and easiest way to apply to most of the University of Manitoba undergraduate programs. You will save time and postage, and the initial processing of your application will be completed much faster.

Make sure you have the following information available before you begin the online application:

• Basic biographical information such as address, date of birth, immigration details if not born in Canada, etc. You will require an email address; if you do not already have one, you can obtain a free address at any of a number of sites including hotmail.com, yahoo.com or gmail.com.
• Details of your current and prior education including starting and end dates.
• A valid VISA or MasterCard if you wish to pay the required application fee by credit card. You will also have the option to complete the application form online and submit the application fee by mail (cheque or international money order in Canadian funds made payable to the University of Manitoba) or in person at our office (cheque, money order, cash, or debit card). Both the application form and the application fee must be received in our office by the admission deadline.

You will be asked to create your own Applicant PIN (Personal Identification Number) and will be assigned both an Applicant Number and a University of Manitoba ID number. Make sure to write down these last two numbers and to remember your PIN. (If you can not complete your application at one time, you can return to finish or update your application by returning to the site and entering your Applicant Number and PIN.)

Make sure to click on the Critical Information link that appears by your Program Choice and follow any directions specific to your program. Any additional supplemental applications or instructions will be available through the Critical Information link. When you have completed all the sections of the application and either paid the application fee by credit card or printed out the Payment Form, print a copy of the application for your records by selecting the “Print Application Summary” button on the Checklist page.

If you encounter any questions or problems while completing the online application form, contact our office at admissions_help@umanitoba.ca or at (204) 474-8817. Phone calls or emails received after hours will be answered the next business day.

Click here to begin entering your application data.

Paper applications

If your program of choice does not take online applications or you prefer to apply using the traditional paper form, you can download the specific application form from the program's application form and deadline page. Complete the form, making sure to answer all of the questions fully and sign the declaration on the last page. Return the form and the non-refundable application fee (cheque or international money order in Canadian funds made payable to the University of Manitoba; VISA or MasterCard details; in-person cash or Interac) to the Admissions Office by the application deadline.

Step 3: Application Follow Up

Receive an acknowledgement letter

You will receive an acknowledgement letter within three to six weeks of the receipt of your application by our Office. Make note of your Admission Officer’s name and contact information, and your University of Manitoba ID number for any future questions about your application.

Submit any required documents or information as quickly as possible Send in any documents or information that is requested of you in the acknowledgement notification or in future communications from our Office or the faculty office as quickly as possible. Generally your application must be complete by July 15 if you want to be considered for September admission. (Some faculties will have different deadlines as detailed in their Applicant Bulletins or the acknowledgement letters). Photocopies are not accepted. It is recommended that original documents be sent by registered mail or courier to prevent loss. Original documents, such as marriage or birth certificates, will be returned to you. Other original documents may be returned if the request is made by October 1, 2007 (for Fall 2007 applications). Transcripts and other academic documents become University property and will not be returned.

Click here for more information on required documents.

Click here for more information on our transfer credit policies.

Apply for Residence or other University Services

If you want to apply for on-campus accommodation in one of the six residences, download the application found on the Housing and Student Life web site our contact their office. Apply early as spaces fill up quickly.

If you want information on Disability Services, Parking, the Student Counselling and Career Centre, or any other Student Affairs, academic, or service offices, check out our sections on University Supports & Services.

Check your email regularly and keep addresses up to date

Check your email/mail on a regular basis and make sure to keep these addresses up to date.

Step 4: After Receiving the Admission Decision

Confirm that you wish to accept the offer of admission

If you have been admitted to a program with limited enrolment, you will be asked to confirm if you wish to accept the offer of admission. In some cases, you will also be asked to submit a non-refundable deposit by a specified date to hold your position. Details on the deposit and/or other required documentation will be sent to you with your offer of admission.

If you are admitted to any open program such as University 1, General Studies, Arts or Science, you will not be required to confirm you are accepting the offer or to submit a deposit.

You can only hold an offer of admission to one program at a time. If you are offered admission to more than one program you will need to confirm your preferred program selection with our Admissions Office.

Alternate choice of program

Any student whose application for direct entry admission to Engineering, Fine Arts, or Music is unsuccessful, will be automatically be considered for admission to an alternate program (University 1 or General Studies). All other students must complete a second application form (online or paper) and pay a second application fee, to be considered for admission to an alternate program. This second application must be submitted by the appropriate application deadline. You do not need to wait for the admission decision on your first choice to apply for an alternate program

Attend any required pre-registration, orientation, or advising session

All new University 1 students must complete Start@U1, an online tutorial which teaches how to use the Aurora Student Registration System prior to registration. Details on Start@U1 will be sent to all U1 applicants. Students admitted to other programs that require attendance at orientations or student advisor appointments will also receive information as necessary.

Register for courses

Registration for courses is usually completed online through the Aurora Student system on the U of M web site. More information on registration can be found in the Calendar and Registration Guide.

 

Click here for the Online Application